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Permanency in 12 Months for Children in Care 24 Months or More: CFSR Round 4 Statewide Data Indicator Series

Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator permanency in 12 months for children in care 24 months or more.

Publication Year 2022
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Placement Stability: CFSR Round 4 Statewide Data Indicator Series

Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator placement stability.

Publication Year 2022
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Quality Contact Casework Activities Worksheet

Browse casework activities to use before, during, and after a caseworker visit with children, youth, and families.

Publication Year 2017
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Quality Worker-Parent Visits: A Tip Sheet for Supervisors and Managers

Learn how supervisors and program managers can assist child welfare caseworkers in conducting quality visits with parents.

Publication Year 2017
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Recurrence of Maltreatment: CFSR Round 4 Statewide Data Indicator Series

Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator recurrence of maltreatment.

Publication Year 2022
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Reentry to Foster Care: CFSR Round 4 Statewide Data Indicator Series

Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator reentry to foster care.

Publication Year 2022
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Resource List: Free, Online Training for Child Welfare Staff

Browse a list of organizations that offer training activities with defined learning objectives, including self-paced e-learnings, webinars, or videos.

Publication Year 2021
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Strategic Planning in Child Welfare: Agency Process Alignment Toolkit

Find meaningful and actionable connections among your agency’s strategic planning, review, and CQI efforts using this toolkit.

Publication Year 2024
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Supporting Quality Contacts Through Supervisor-Worker Coaching

Explore coaching steps and tips supervisors can use to help workers strengthen skills and meet goals.

Publication Year 2017
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The Power of Feedback: Being a Vocal Participant in the Process: Elevating the Voices of the Workforce, Children, Youth, Families, and Communities

Explore how caseworkers, supervisors, and stakeholders can use data and feedback to improve child welfare practice. 

Publication Year 2021
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The Power of Feedback: Using Data to Tell Our Story, Generate Feedback, and Promote Improvement

Explore how child welfare leaders and decision makers can communicate data effectively. 

Publication Year 2021